Right now, Growing Ancestral Roots has raised *$11,449 — 35% of our goal*.
Thanks to a generous match donor, every dollar up to *$32,500 is being
matched 1:1*, bringing us closer to our full *$65,000 community goal*.
But we’re not yet at the halfway point, and we need your support to push
strong into December.
This fundraiser is not just about keeping programs running — it is about
honoring the vision our community is building together: families feeding
families, creating opportunity, and ensuring our cultures stay present in
the food our children eat.
And exciting things are already happening:
*On the Horizon*
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*USDA-Approved Tamale Pilot:*
We are working with Muddy Creek School, supported by Benton Health and
LBLHEA, to create a USDA-approved tamale for school lunches. This is a
first-of-its-kind effort, and if successful, could expand to the entire
Corvallis School District — bringing culturally relevant food directly to
students.
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*Free Weekly Hot Cultural Meals:*
We are exploring a community meal program using local produce, serving
rotating hot dishes — Indian, Mexican, Guatemalan, and Chinese — for
seniors and low-income families. Food that warms the body and honors the
cultures of the people who live here.
This is the work your gift sustains — community-led, community-grown, and
deeply rooted in love, culture, and family strength.
* This Saturday — “Eat It” Drag Show Fundraiser*
Our friends at the *Trans Support Network* are hosting a drag show to
support Growing Ancestral Roots. Proceeds will be split between TSN and
GAR. Please come show your support and enjoy a night of celebration, joy,
and community care. *November 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm*
*We Need You*
We are building something powerful together — but we cannot do it without
you.
If you can, please donate today and help push us past the halfway mark.
Every dollar you give is *doubled*, and every gift moves us closer to a
future where families grow, cook, and share food together — on our own
terms.
*Give today and grow with us. *
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With deep gratitude,
*Growing Ancestral Roots*
